​During construction, [design] [build] by architects bridges the gap between architects and contractors by positioning the architect’s office (Airstream trailer) on the job site. By having the architect on the job site, when a contractor has a question, the architect has the ability to immediately see the problem, and provide immediate coordination with the contractor.

During the Quad Cities Chamber's annual Economic Forecast held last week, Deere & Company's Chief Economist, Dr. J.B. Penn was joined by a panel of local industry leaders to discuss factors on the horizon that are impacting the economy.

Quad City Arts Festival of Trees is proud to announce that the selected designers have been granted a special award for the best designs. Festival of Trees designers look forward to seeing their names in print and Quad City Arts is grateful for the publication of these selected designers.

The ATHENA honorees are women within the eastern Iowa and western Illinois region who excel in their profession, make a significant difference in the community and empower women to be leaders. The Male Champions of Change Award honors men who exhibit an exceptional commitment to the acceleration of women in leadership and who utilize their influence, talents and abilities to enhance gender...

After 128 years total and 68 years in Iowa, Alcoa today announced the completion of separating companies and the official beginning of a new chapter here in the Quad Cities as Arconic. Rob Woodall, Arconic Manufacturing Director, Ken Giacobbe, Chief Financial Officer, and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley celebrated the milestone with a ribbon cutting alongside business leaders, local elected officials...

Just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, Ascentra Credit Union is proud to receive the prestigious Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) national designation. Ascentra officially becomes the first Juntos Avanzamos designated credit union to serve the Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa region and will celebrate with a special ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at their branch located at 3005...

Assets grew 6% over previous fiscal year.
The 125th annual meeting of the shareholders of Orion Bancorporation, Inc. was held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at The Quad City Botanical Center, Rock Island.
President James R. Dingman informed stockholders that during 2015, assets grew 6% to $423 million. The company ended the year with $227 million in outstanding loans, an increase of 3%. Total...

On Friday, January 29, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce organized the first ever Bi-State Delegation Visit to the Rock Island Arsenal. State Senators and Representatives from the entire region joined the visit, and have agreed to work together in a bi-state and bipartisan manner to support and partner with the Rock Island Arsenal and local defense community.

The judges have tasted and the judges have selected the top mustards of the 2016 World-Wide Mustard Competition. This year's Grand Champion is Boetje's "Dutch" Stone Ground Mustard from Rock Island, Illinois.

​One of the strategies within Q2030 is to ensure that businesses have access to best-in-class broadband connectivity. The increased ability of residents and businesses to access the internet at gigabit speeds will position the Quad Cities more solidly as a destination for talent, technology entrepreneurs, and data-intensive businesses.